SPX Launches New Automotive Diagnostic Tool for the Chinese Market

Product Designed at Global Research and Development Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 18 -- SPX Corporation today launched a new vehicle diagnostic product, the DT-500, designed specifically for the Chinese market.

"This product was developed over the past six months at our global research and development center here in Shanghai," said Chris Kearney, Chairmen, President and Chief Executive Officer of SPX. "We anticipate this will be the first of many custom engineered products designed by SPX for the fast growing China automotive market," he added.

The DT-500 assists service technicians in diagnosing common vehicle faults. The unit is specifically intended for the Chinese market with a unique Chinese character interface and support for local Chinese vehicles. The product will be manufactured in China and it is to be sold in the Chinese aftermarket.

Two functions differentiate the DT-500 from other diagnostic scan tools. One is the sort function by which a data stream from DT-500 can be sorted by wave form and locking status. The other is the conflict function which allows you to read details when two or more electronic control units (ECU) cannot read data correctly from the same sensors or actuators.

  Additional features of the DT-500 include:

  -- A color display with high-definition and high-resolution;

  -- A USB interface to enable the DT-500 to link to a computer running
     ScanMate software - a powerful proprietary package which allows further
     data analysis, monitoring, printing and enables tool updates;

  -- Support for original vehicle communication and controller area network
     (CAN) protocols;

  -- The ability to support new vehicle communications protocols via
     firmware;

  -- Fast automatic user friendly software upgrade via the internet;

  -- Real-time scan of the vehicle ignition system, sensors and actuators;

  -- A memory function to automatically store vehicle model selection
     information;

  -- Comprehensive HELP functions regarding tool operation and maintenance
     and

  -- A demonstration function which shows new users how to use the tool.

SPX Corporation is a Fortune 500 multi-industry manufacturing leader. The company offers highly-specialized engineered solutions to solve critical problems for customers.

SPX is focused on providing solutions that support the expansion of global infrastructure, with particular emphasis on the growing worldwide demand for energy and power. Its innovative and environmentally friendly product portfolio includes cooling systems for all types of power plants throughout the world; custom engineered pumps, valves and mixers that assist a variety of flow processes including oil and gas exploration, distribution and refinement; handheld diagnostic tools that aid in vehicle maintenance and repair, and power transformers that regulate voltage for electrical transmission and distribution by utility companies.

SPX is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and employs over 14,000 people worldwide in over 20 countries. Visit www.spx.com.